Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinator, Lead

This position is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA and is on a 4/10 schedule. Relocation assistance is provided but sponsorship is not provided.

Job Summary/Purpose:

Responsible for scheduling, assigning, managing, monitoring, and training of distribution operators.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure assigned work within the distribution results in safe, reliable and customer centric outcomes.
• Work with distribution operations centers to develop and deliver on-the-job and simulator training developing operator proficiencies and enabling personnel to effectively carry out the necessary tasks for safe and reliable operation of the distribution system.
• Provide leadership within the workgroup including mentoring others and aiding to ensure their job performance in all tasks.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment including use of Human Performance tools.
• Work emergency or storm restoration in assigned area and in other areas as needed.
• Work with external and internal stakeholders.
• Assume Supervisor's duties for a short time in his/her absence.
• Review outage information accuracy in ADMS OMS/DMS.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum experience required of the position:

7+ years' experience.

Desired: Distribution, Transmission or Substation Experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required of the Position:

• Strong knowledge of computers and related technology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self motivated and dependable team player.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and can mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Desired: Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change; Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required.
• Preferred to have knowledge of Distribution Line equipment and their functions and Distribution Substation equipment and their functions.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc. Required for the Position:

Not specified.